Quotes / Chainsaw Man

"I want you to live a normal life and die a normal death. You'll live out the dreams I never could."

—Denji after adopting Pochita.

"Just so you know, I've always loved listening to you talk about your dreams, Denji. Here's a new contract for you. This time, you're getting my heart. In exchange, show me your dreams. That's all I ask of you."

—Pochita giving the most generous Deal with the Devil contract to Denji.

"These guys had plenty goin' for 'em already. Why was it they wanted even more? Or maybe we're alike. Pochita made me happy, and that shoulda been enough, but I kept on dreaming of a better life. Guess we all fantasize about getting an upgrade. Can’t really say I blame you for that. Dreaming’s not a bad thing, but… If you’re gonna get in our way, (pulls his new starter) THEN YOU CAN ALL DIE!!"

—Denji, pondering about the now-zombified Yakuza members before transforming into Chainsaw Man for the first time.

"The future rules!"

—Future Devil

"I'm aware of the concept of a 'necessary evil'. I understand it's a convenient justification for your misdeeds. But society doesn't need your cheap excuses. If you were a true necessary evil, you'd be kept on a much shorter leash, with the hand of the state firmly in control."

—Makima to a group of Yakuza, also foreshadowing her true nature.

"It's one of Aesop's Fables. The Country Mouse gets to live in safety, but doesn't get to eat delicious food like they have in the city. The Town Mouse gets to eat delicious food, but runs a higher risk of getting killed by humans or cats."

—Angel Devil

Denji: I'd rather be the Town Mouse.
Reze: Really?! The Country Mouse has it way better! Nothing beats peace.
Denji: But the city has better grub, and it seems like more fun!
Reze: Are food and fun all you care about?
Denji: Yup!

"I like the Country Mouse, too. My friend has this farm out in the country. Every fall, I go and visit them and give them a little help with their work. Rats hide in the soil in the fields. They'll damage the crops.. so before the ground is covered in snow, you have to exterminate them. You do it by digging into the soil and having the dogs catch and kill them... And I couldn't tell you why... but I find watching that to be very calming. That's why I like the Country Mouse."

—Makima

Angel: You aren't like me. You could go anywhere. Could be nice to have a normal job, live like a human being.
Aki: No... I'll pass. Denji and Power are here. And Makima too...
Angel: Makima? Oh... you like her, right?
Aki: Pretty much.
Angel: Why'd you fall for her?
Aki: Why... Huh? Why was it...

Makima: I want to use Chainsaw Man... to create a better world.
Kishibe: Say again?
Makima: Take, for example... Death. War. Hunger. There are many things in this world that humanity will be happier without. With Chainsaw Man's power, I'll blot them all out.
Kishibe: Quite the virtuous plan you seem to have there. Haven't considered you might lose and get eaten yourself?
Makima: That would be another dream come true for me. I told you... I'm a fan of his. To be eaten by Chainsaw Man and become part of him... there would be no greater honor.

—Makima and Kishibe discussing the former's ambitions.

"Save me, Chainsaw Man."

—Makima

Pochita: Our dream came true.
Denji: I know, right?
Pochita: Okay, Denji. What will you dream of next?
Denji: Next?
Pochita: Do you want lots of girlfriends? Or maybe money?
Denji: Next...I...I wanna be Chainsaw Man.

"0.1 seconds before my impending death... I felt oddly relieved. Oh. I wasn't responsible for Bucky's death after all. Oh. The class president was jealous of me too. Oh. It must be like that for everyone. Everyone's jealous of somebody. If I'd known, I could have had a better life. Maybe I could have had friends, or even a boyfriend. I wish... I'd tried living a little more selfishly."

—Asa Mitaka

"If you want to live, your body will be mine."

—War Devil, making her Deal with the Devil with Asa.

"Folks... do you know the leading cause of death for Japanese people? About twenty people have currently stopped to listen to me. Out of those twenty, only five will get to die of old age. Out of the rest, five will die of illness. One will die in a traffic accident... one will die from homicide... and one more will commit suicide. The remaining seven will all be killed by Devils! And yet the people walking past?! They all mistakenly believe that they will all pass peacefully in their own beds! We Japanese people need to wake up and smell the danger! The fact is, any one of us could be killed by a Devil tomorrow, or even today! But the TV and the newspapers, all they'll talk about is celebrities, and eat this, buy that! That's why I'm here to spread the truth instead! I repeat! Seven out of twenty lives!! Are abruptly snuffed out in Devil attacks!! Make no mistake! Mankind... is at war with the Devils!!"

—Street preacher

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